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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Alcántara.
Alcántara, Extremadura, Spain, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with July peaking at 35°C (95°F) and January dropping to 14°C (57°F).
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 600 mm (24 in), with October being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from June to August, with very warm summers and mild winters. The sunniest month is July, with 12.1 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Visitors to Alcántara can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 35°C (95°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C (57°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in July to 5°C (41°F) in January.
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Generally, Alcántara experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 600 mm (24 in) yearly. Alcántara can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 89 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 4.9 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Alcántara Precipitation page.
Alcántara can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Alcántara.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
April, May and October typically offer the most optimal weather in Alcántara. In contrast, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions. Alcántara has a distinct dry season from June to August, with very warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 14°C (57°F) in January to 35°C (95°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 5°C (41°F) to 19°C (66°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 600 mm (24 in). October is the wettest month with 89 mm (3.5 in), while July is the driest with 4.9 mm (0.2 in).
Alcántara receives around 2,795 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 363 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 131 hours. Overall, Alcántara enjoys abundant sunshine.
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